Amana Almazan

Supervise, mentor, and train pharmacy staff to ensure non-sterile and sterile compounding is performed with proper technique, workflow efficiency, and SOP/regulatory compliance. Verify compounded preparation accuracy and sterility per USP <795>/<797>/<800>, maintain required documentation, and provide evidence-based counseling to patients and healthcare teams.

Reviewed and submitted medication prior authorizations with completeness and accuracy, aligned to payer and regulatory requirements. Coordinated with prescribers and insurance representatives to resolve documentation issues and support timely patient access to therapies.

Completed USP <800>/<797> mock inspections and performed quality control sampling to support sterile compounding compliance. Assessed aseptic techniques, environmental standards, and procedural documentation, and participated in infectious disease stewardship discussions to support antimicrobial use optimization.

Compounded medications per USP <795> standards and provider prescriptions, ensuring precision and compliance for both non-hazardous and hazardous preparations. Prepared a range of dosage forms (e.g., creams, ointments, nasal sprays, suppositories, suspensions, gels, capsules, and troches) using specialized equipment to achieve accurate concentrations.

Reviewed patient charts and evaluated antimicrobial treatment for indication, dosage, and duration to support antimicrobial stewardship and clinical appropriateness. Collaborated with providers to recommend optimized regimens and provided patient education on allergies and antimicrobial safety to support adherence and reduce adverse drug reactions.

Assisted in sterile compounding of IV medications under USP <795>/<800> standards to support accuracy, sterility, and hospital protocol compliance. Conducted quality control sampling in the IV room and participated in weekly education sessions on current and new therapeutic products.

Assessed patient charts to evaluate appropriateness of antimicrobial therapy, focusing on indication, dosage, and duration for evidence-based and safe treatment. Participated in clinical discussions and infectious disease stewardship meetings to support antimicrobial optimization across the acute care setting.

Prepared sterile IV admixtures, IV chemotherapy, and TPN using aseptic compounding techniques, ensuring product integrity and patient safety. Verified and labeled IV preparations to USP <797>/<800> requirements, managed IV medication inventory, and performed QA and cleanroom/equipment maintenance for sterility and audit readiness.

Supported daily pharmacy operations by filling prescriptions, processing verbal and written orders, and providing patient counseling and therapeutic recommendations. Compounded medications under USP <795> standards (including suppositories, ointments, and creams) while maintaining accuracy, sterility, and quality assurance protocols.

Assisted pharmacy staff with immunization workflows, processing verbal and written prescriptions, and filling medications in compliance with state and federal regulations. Provided patient counseling and therapeutic recommendations to support medication adherence and safe pharmaceutical care.

Prepared sterile IV admixtures, IV chemotherapy, and TPN using aseptic compounding techniques within a laminar airflow hood and CAI to maintain product integrity. Verified and labeled IV preparations for USP <797>/<800> compliance while maintaining complete documentation for regulatory accuracy and audit readiness.

Earned a Doctor of Pharmacy (Pharm.D.) from Roseman University of Health Sciences in May 2025.

Completed pre-requisite coursework for pharmacy at the University of Nevada, Las Vegas, in May 2021.

Earned an A.S. in Chemistry from the College of Southern Nevada in May 2011.